Sharpen Chain; Adjust Chain Tension - Echo QV-8000 Instruction Manual

Sharpen chain

(As Needed)
1. Follow instructions included with sharpening kit.
2. Refer to page 26 for ECHO part number.

Adjust chain tension

(After Each Use)
1. Loosen nuts just enough to allow guide bar to
slide when tension screw is turned.
2. Turn tension screw clockwise to take up chain
slack.
3. Hold the nose of the bar up with your gloved
hand.
4. Gradually turn tension screw clockwise until the
drive links are drawn up into the bar.
5. Pull chain along bar with your gloved hand to
check for binding.
6. Back off tension screw if necessary.
7. Tighten nuts while holding bar in position.
QV-8000 TYPE1-E
MAINTENANCE
NOTE
Do not sharpen carbide chain with standard file.
IMPORTANT
Always loosen sprocket guard nuts before
turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the
sprocket guard and tensioner will be damaged.
Direction to
tension the chain
18
Tension screw
Proper tension Improper tension
Nuts